Rancho Santa Margarita News

Some architects dream of creating their own house from the ground up, using everything they know and channeling it toward their concept of an ideal dwelling, then overseeing the execution.

Traveler, baseball fan, music aficionado, master storyteller-all these things described Mike Dalessio, who died May 20 from cancer.

Whiz Biz : Mr. and Ms. Day Spa Address : 22521 Avenida Empresa, Suite 129, Rancho Santa Margarita Phone : 949-459-0481 Website : mrandmsdayspa.com Owner : Kelly Vanderwarker What's Nearby : Edible Arrangements , Neighborhood Grill What Makes it So Awesome : Mr.

Five Walmart stores are coming to Orange County, and the company has hung out the help wanted sign for the first one - a neighborhood market in Rancho Santa Margarita.

The 29 dogs jammed into two crates and abandoned at a Laguna Hills park last week were apparently left by a son desperate to rescue the creatures from a mother with a severe hoarding condition, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA More than 200 people attended Lotus 7 Yoga and Pilates' bi-annual community wellness event on Saturday, at its new location in Rancho Santa Margarita at 22521 Avenida Empresa, Suites 116 and 117.

Mario Ramos, 42, poses in the pantry that he oversees as chief cook at the hotel in Mexicali, Mexico.

A Laguna Niguel man and former head of worldwide sales at a Rancho Santa Margarita-based valve company pleaded guilty Tuesday to violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, announced the Justice Department's Criminal Division and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California.

A Lake Forest 10-year-old was honored Monday for her performance in a local theater production during the MACY Awards , held at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts .

The return of RanchoFest to Central Park in Rancho Santa Margarita was highlighted by music and food, and party Friday and Saturday night seemed to be appreciated by the masses.

On this Memorial Day, it's a time of reflection and remembrance for those who gave their lives for this country.

The robust sound of pipe bands wafted throughout the Orange County Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa on Saturday.

In an effort to promote pet responsibility at an early age, the Pet Care Trust, with the assistance of the World Pet Association and other pet-related businesses, raised over $12,000 for its Pets in the Classroom Grant Program at the 23rd annual America's Family Pet Expo in Orange County, California April 20-22. The money raised will provide 100 ... (more)

The owner of Tacos & Co. confirmed Thursday he is opening a location in south Orange County, taking over a former fresh-Mex/surf taco spot that closed earlier this month.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA After an exhaustive eight month search, the City Council on Wednesday announced Jennifer Cervantez as the new city manager.

The new head of Rancho Santa Margarita's day-to-day operations got the City Council's seal of approval last night.

Why do you put an aftermarket exhaust system on your dirt bike? For performance, right? Well, why shouldn't the ride that gets you to the track be neglected from the same benefits? That's exactly what we thought, and that's why we headed down to Rancho Santa Margarita, California, to get our Toyota of Escondido Tundra hooked up by Magnaflow ... (more)

Parents warn their kids about playing with matches, but apparently a couple of youngsters didn't think flame-throwers applied to the old safety adage.

Bruxie, a gourmet waffle sandwich shop with a legion of fans, is set to open its third O.C. eatery Tuesday.

After several months of looking, interviewing and weeding, the City Council of Rancho Santa Margarita has finally found its man.